In the latest tweet, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, has clarified that members of the Patriotic Liberation Union (PLU) are free to contest for parliamentary seats, emphasizing that the PLU is a civic organization, not a political party. He urged those with political ambitions to align with the National Resistance Movement (NRM), which he regards as the party whose values most closely reflect those of the PLU.
In his tweet, Muhoozi stated: “On PLU members who want to contest for parliament, nothing is stopping you from doing that. PLU is a civic organisation not a political party. You are absolutely free to contest. For now, I advise you to subscribe to NRM. That’s the political party that is most closely aligned to our values.”
This development comes shortly after Gen. Muhoozi announced that he would not be running against his father, President Yoweri Museveni, in the upcoming elections.
His statement clarifies his loyalty to the NRM and affirms that his focus remains on strengthening the party and supporting its values, rather than dividing it through personal political ambitions.
Muhoozi’s message to PLU members reflects his stance on maintaining cohesion within Uganda’s political landscape, particularly within the NRM, which has been the ruling party under President Museveni for nearly four decades.
While the PLU has emerged as a significant civic organization, advocating for political and social reforms, Muhoozi’s statement serves to ensure that members with political aspirations remain aligned with the NRM.
By advising PLU members to contest under the NRM umbrella, Muhoozi underscores the party’s historical significance and its alignment with the values of unity, stability, and progress that he believes the PLU shares.
The NRM has been central to Uganda’s governance since the end of the 1980s, and Muhoozi’s call is likely aimed at preserving this continuity.
This announcement by Muhoozi also serves to prevent the fragmentation of Uganda’s political landscape.
